Italian architect Carlo Ratti has defended his decision to design an exhibition about climate change sponsored by fossil-fuel giant Eni, saying the Milan design week installation is "not greenwashing". More about Carlo Ratti Associati explains how plants capture carbon in installation sponsored by oil multinational
BIG has begun construction on its CityWave building, which will visually connect the towers of Milan's CityLife development with a low swooping roof that doubles as one of Italy's largest urban photovoltaic power stations. More about BIG breaks ground on building to unite Milan towers by Hadid, Libeskind and Isozaki
For the first time ever, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair this year hosted an entire showcase dedicated to graduate design including students from 48 different schools and 22 different countries. More about The Lost Graduation Show presents student projects from around the world at Supersalone
American office ODA has released renderings of a residential building with cantilevered upper storeys, scheduled to be built on Manhattan's Upper West Side. More about ODA designs Manhattan tower that increases size as it ascends
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the surge of skyscrapers being built despite the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center 20 years ago and discussing other top stories. More about "The high-rise virus continues to spread" says commenter
A facade of woven wood screens filters light and air into this timber-framed home in Colombia, designed by architect Santiago Pradilla with architecture collective Zuloark as a prototype for more sustainable, local forms of construction. More about Woven screens cover cabin in Colombia by Santiago Pradilla + Zuloark
A project that uses hand-drawing techniques to explore 'contemporary ruins' and another that examines rapidly expanding global cities are included in Dezeen's latest school show by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. More about School of the Art Institute of Chicago presents 10 student architectural projects
Dezeen promotion: a Foster + Partners hotel in Saudi Arabia and a series of private bungalows in Mozambique that celebrate African minimalism are among the hotels celebrated in the 2021 edition of the AHEAD MEA awards. More about Minimalist hotel in Mozambique dominates at AHEAD MEA 2021 awards
Architecture studio Wood Marsh has completed a clubhouse facility for a golf course in Point Lonsdale, Australia, featuring blade-like concrete walls that emerge above the surrounding coastal dunes. More about Wood Marsh embeds Lonsdale Links golf club in coastal landscape
Last week's Milan design week offered a calmer, more meaningful experience reminiscent of the event's early editions, according to designers and exhibitors showing at Salone del Mobile and the parallel fuorisalone programme. More about Low-key Milan design week shows that "less is better"
Our Redesign the World competition with Epic Games closes for entries at midnight tomorrow! Here is a recap of the talks and workshops we have run to provide some last-minute inspiration and tips for how to enter. More about Last chance to enter Dezeen's Redesign the World competition with Epic Games
A cool blue paint colour called Bright Skies has been named Colour of the Year 2022 by paint brand Dulux. More about Bright Skies named Colour of the Year 2022
Dezeen has slashed the carbon emissions of its website by two-thirds thanks to a series of code improvements. More about Dezeen makes "massive" reduction to its website carbon emissions
Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has been named the Praemium Imperiale architecture laureate, an honour awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. More about Glenn Murcutt wins 2021 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
Dezeen has teamed up with Danish design brand Frama and 3 Days of Design to host a talk about how good design can enhance everyday living to mark the launch of Frama's new book Perception Form. More about Watch our talk at 3 Days of Design about Frama's new book Perception Form
We've selected five exciting opportunities for Part 2 architectural assistants in London available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at Cousins & Cousins and Ron Arad Architects. More about Five Part 2 architectural assistant roles in London including positions at Cousins & Cousins and Ron Arad Architects
Low-energy buildings can "make communities more resilient to climate shocks," says author Jared Green. Here he picks ten examples of low-energy buildings from his book Good Energy: Renewable Power and the Design of Everyday Life. More about Ten global projects that demonstrate the possibilities of low-energy architecture
American firm S9 Architecture has completed a tall residential building in a post-industrial New York neighbourhood, incorporating design elements that "pay homage to the past". More about S9 Architecture creates gridded facade for 111 Varick tower in Manhattan
An offset stack of concrete volumes forms this small apartment building on Costa Rica's lush Pacific coast, by local architecture firm VOID. More about Tropical vegetation surrounds VOID's Guarumo concrete getaway in Costa Rica
A playground for dogs and a holiday boathouse designed to educate children on animal protection are included in Dezeen's latest school show by My ArchiSchool. More about My ArchiSchool spotlights 17 student architectural projects